Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100065911

Dairy Products and Drinks Procurement for Danville State Hospital

This opportunity seeks suppliers for a broad range of dairy products and drinks for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, specifically for Danville State Hospital, over a three-month period. - Government Buyer: - Department of Human Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Dietary Department at Danville State Hospital - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Approved brands include Promise, Gold-N-Soft, Shedds, Land-O-Lakes, Sommers Maid, Smart Balance, Penn Maid, Schneider Valley Farms, Lakeview Farms, Kraft, and others (only previously approved brands accepted) - Products/Services Requested: - Butter (solid prints, individual patties, whipped cups) - Margarine (prints, individual patties) - Vegetable oil spread (individual cups, prints) - Cottage cheese (low-fat, small curd) - Cream cheese (regular and soft) - Sour cream (regular, light, no fat) - Yogurt (plain, fruited, non-fat, low-calorie) - Fruit drinks, lemonade, iced tea - All products must meet specific Pennsylvania and federal standards for milk sanitation, labeling, shelf life, and packaging - Notable Requirements: - Only brands previously approved by the Food Specification Committee are accepted - Products must be delivered using refrigerated or freezer trucks - Strict shelf life, packaging, and temperature requirements - Vendors may be required to provide samples for laboratory analysis - Quantities are estimates and may be adjusted based on actual needs - Deliveries must comply with detailed specifications for each product - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Danville State Hospital, Danville, PA (Montour County) - Commonwealth of PA, EXEC BRANCH, Forum Place 6th Floor, Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105 (for administrative/contracting purposes)

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide dairy items to Danville State Hospital for the months of July, August, and September 2026. The procurement covers a three-month duration and includes detailed specifications for various dairy products such as butter, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, fruit drinks, lemonade, and iced tea. Vendors must comply with specific product standards, delivery requirements, and packaging instructions. The response deadline is May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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